Park Overview
Stonewall was designated a National Monument in 2016 by President Barack Obama. It is the first National Park site to be dedicated to the LGBT community.
It is 7.7 acres in size and consists of the Stonewall Inn, Christopher Park, and Christopher Street, which is where the Stonewall Riots took place in 1969. The riots are widely thought of as being the start of the LGBT rights movement.
Getting to Stonewall National Monument
Stonewall National Monument is located in Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan. For a frame of reference, if you are coming from the Times Square area, you would get on the subway and take the Christopher Street stop on the red line, which is about a 10 minute train ride.
Fees and Cancellation Stamp
There are no fees to experience Stonewall. The cancellation stamp can be found at numerous places including the Stonewall Inn (the bar), the LGBTQ Community Center (about 1 mile from the monument), and other National Park sites within NYC limits. I saw a stamp for Stonewall at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS, but am unsure what other parks have the stamp.
Time Required
This is tricky because it probably only takes 15 minutes to walk around Christopher Street and the memorial park. However, I stopped at the Stonewall Inn for a beer. I also needed to walk to the community center for the stamp, because the bar said theirs was stolen. All-in-all I had about 2 hours wrapped up in this park. It could be way less, or could be way more depending on how much of the area you want to explore.
What to see at Stonewall
- Christopher Park, including fence exhibit
- LGBT History Tour
- LGBT Community Center
- Stonewall Inn
- Guided tours and Junior Ranger Program
Last Updated: May 26, 2023
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